Abhijit Banerjee Says India Less Dependent on US After India-EU Deal

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

International

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said the recently concluded India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) signals that India does not depend on the United States as much as Washington might assume. He described the pact as a strategic alignment that broadens India’s global economic

Automobile Cars

Mercedes-Benz Rules Out Price Cuts After India-EU FTA

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

Mercedes-Benz India has said it does not expect to reduce vehicle prices in the Indian market following the India-European Union free trade agreement. The company clarified that the trade pact will not have an immediate impact on car pricing. Local Production Limits Impact Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer said over 90 percent […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India–EU Free Trade Agreement Explained: What Exactly Was Given and What Was Gained

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

India and the European Union formally concluded a long-negotiated Free Trade Agreement today, ending years of stalled talks and signalling a major shift in India’s trade posture with advanced economies. Branded by leaders as historic, the deal is significant not because of political optics but because of its sheer economic scale. It links two large […]

International

India EU FTA Talks Enter Final Phase

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

India and the European Union have entered the final and most challenging phase of negotiations on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement. The talks are expected to feature prominently at the upcoming India-EU summit, with both sides indicating momentum toward concluding the deal. Leaders Signal Optimism European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the “last […]

International

India–EU FTA Nears Completion, Apparel Sector Optimistic

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

India and the European Union are close to finalising a long-pending Free Trade Agreement, a development that industry bodies say could significantly boost India’s apparel exports. The Confederation of Textile Associations has described the proposed pact as a potential game changer for the domestic apparel industry, particularly in improving market access to the EU. Tariff

International

Piyush Goyal to Visit Israel to Review Trade and Investment Ties

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to travel to Israel from 20 to 22 November 2025, leading a delegation of around 60 business representatives. The visit aims to deepen cooperation with Israel in trade, technology and investment. Multiple high-level meetings are planned with senior Israeli ministers and business leaders to chart the […]

National

Starmer Sees India Trade Deal as “Unparalleled Opportunity”

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as an “unparalleled opportunity” during his ongoing visit to India, emphasizing the economic gains he expects for both nations. Trade Deal Outlook Starmer said the agreement, signed in July 2025, paves the way for lower tariffs and greater market access. He urged […]

International

India, EU Advancing Transformative Projects Alongside FTA Talks

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India and the European Union are currently working on a series of “transformative initiatives” alongside ongoing efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by December. These initiatives span defence cooperation, strategic alignment, and innovation collaboration. 13th Round of FTA Negotiations Underway The 13th round of India–EU trade negotiations has begun in New

Op-Eds Opinion

India–EFTA FTA: Opening Doors to $100 Billion and 1 Million Jobs

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India’s trade diplomacy is entering a decisive phase. With the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) set to take effect from October 1, 2025, the country has signed its first free trade pact with a developed Western bloc. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein — may not […]

Business Trade

Switzerland Eases Rules for India-EFTA FTA Rollout

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Switzerland has streamlined its regulations to activate the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with India, effective from 1 October 2025. The move clears the way for the pact to come into force as scheduled. Regulatory Changes Enable Entry Into Force Switzerland, the largest economy within the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA), has completed